The Blue Devils Goalkeeper Academy provides an environment where goalkeepers can learn and, more importantly, understand the fundamentals of goalkeeping and the role they play on and off the field.

The BDA GK training program covers all of these fundamentals:

Handling Technique

Diving Technique

Scoop Technique

Proper Set Position

Dealing with 1v1 Scenarios

Dealing with Set Pieces and Crosses

Proper Footwork

Angles in the net

Reaction Time

Goalkeeper Fitness and Distribution

There is a big focus on distribution as modern goalkeepers must be just as good with their feet as outfield players because they are being relied upon to be involved with buildup play and to be the first line of attack. The goal is to have the goalkeepers coming away from training with a better understanding of goalkeeping as well as the technical aspects of the game while instilling a professional and passionate mentality in them. Training will be the place to become a more confident goalkeeper.

Goalkeeping Foundation Phase — Technical and Tactical

Goalkeepers — Technical:

Handling — Footwork set in position with a variation of serves

Distribution — Playing out from the back from feet and hands, providing angles of support